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201476 minPGdocumentary

Camelen

201476 minPGdocumentary

Cecilia Uddén, known as "Camelen", is the only journalist to win the Stora Journalistpriset twice for her reporting from the Middle East.

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Per-Åke Holmquist,

Suzanne Khardalian

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Cecilia Uddén, known as "Camelen", is the only journalist to win the Stora Journalistpriset twice for her reporting from the Middle East.

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Per-Åke Holmquistdirector

Suzanne Khardaliandirector

Suzanne Khardalianwriter

Cecilia Uddéncast

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Cecilia Uddén, a notable foreign correspondent for Swedish Radio, reports from Cairo. She is a two-time recipient of Stora Journalistpriset, Sweden's prestigious journalism award. The film follows her experiences in the city, detailing her work and the events that shape the region. Directed by Per-Åke Holmquist, "Camelen" runs for 76 minutes and offers insight into Uddén's life as a journalist in a complex environment.

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